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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.30, 36,245.22 and 14,328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.30, 36,245.22 and 14,328.05 is: 19,772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.30 : 36,245.22 = 14,328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.30/36,245.22 = 14,328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.30x = 36,245.22 × 14,328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.30x = 519,323,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,323,324.42/26,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.97

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